Kitchen Aide, 2.5 hours/day

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Alaska is seeking a kitchen aide to support the kitchen manager in delivering a quality, nutritious, cost-effective meal program for students and staff. The role involves assisting with daily operations and ensuring meals meet standards. The position is part-time during the 9-month school year, averaging up to 2.5 hours per day, with start times around 9:30 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Applicants should have strong English, organization, math, computer, and customer-service skills; Food Handlers

Qualifications

• Proficient English communication, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational skills to develop efficient workflows and meet deadlines.
• Basic math skills for simple calculations.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Strong customer service and professional demeanor.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and represent the department.
• Team player who follows standard procedures.
• Attention to detail and discretion with information.
• Courteous, tactful communication in busy times.
• Ability to set priorities, manage workload, and adapt when needed.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass Food Handlers course within 30 days of hire and keep certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen manager to ensure a quality, nutritious, cost-effective meal program is available daily for students and staff.
• Support daily kitchen operations and maintain timely meal service across school sites.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Math skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Diverse communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Prioritization

Lifting

Food Handlers Cert

Job description

Job Summary

The duties performed by a kitchen aide are broad and flexible. Assists the kitchen manager to ensure that a quality, nutritious, cost effective meal program is available daily to students and staff.

Hourly rate

Grade 3: $17.59 - $19.59 DOE

Work hours

Start times vary depending on individual school sites, but most positions work between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m and work up to 2.5 hours per day.

Work year

9 months

Benefits

There are no benefits associated with this position.

Job Qualifications

1. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
2. Organization skills sufficient to develop efficient work methods and meet deadlines.
3. Mathematical skills including basic calculations.
4. Good personal computer and keyboarding skills.
5. Exceptional customer service and public relation skills and professionalism.
6. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
7. Ability to communicate with diverse groups and positively represent the department.
8. Ability to work within a team, and follow standardized practices and/or methods.
9. Ability to work with detailed information/data and maintain strict confidentiality of written and oral information and records.
10. Ability to interact with co-workers in a courteous, tactful and pleasant manner, sometimes in stressful and busy situations.
11. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and organize one's own workload effectively, efficiently and independently, have flexibility to reprioritize work as needed and seek assistance when necessary.
12. Requires occasional lifting, including objects weighing as much as 50 lbs.
13. Per DEC regulations, must have or be able to pass Food Handlers course 30 days after hire and maintain certification throughout employment.